Overview

The Bren School from the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a master degree in Environmental Science & Management and takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental training. The curriculum includes broad and balanced coursework in natural science, social science, and management; it emphasizes quantitative and analytical approaches to address environmental challenges. Faculty have crafted the curriculum to ensure students are competitive in the job market and can readily advance in careers as environmental problem solvers.

MESM students complete eight required core courses in natural sciences, economics, policy, law and business. In addition to the core requirements, MESM students take elective courses in one of the following seven specializations: Coastal Marine Resources Management; Conservation Planning; Corporate Environmental Management; Economics and Politics of the Environment; Energy and Climate; Pollution Prevention and Remediation; or Water Resources Management.

Emphases

Climate Sciences and Climate Change; Economics and Environmental Science; Information Technology and Society (PhD only)

Programme Structure

Courses

All MESM students work in teams over the course of a year to complete either a Group Project or Eco-E Project, which is the equivalent of a master’s thesis. Many MESM students pursue Group Projects, working together to solve real-world environmental problems with an external client that has a genuine stake in the outcome.

Students who complete Eco-E Projects develop business models, build prototype concepts, and create go-to-market strategies for a new environmental venture. The Master’s Projects provide MESM students with unparalleled training and experience in performing professional-level work that involves managing group dynamics and applying technical expertise to solve complex, multidisciplinary environmental problems.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Barbara, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences View 490 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Statement of Purpose, Personal Achievements/Contributions, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)

Prerequisite Verification Form (MESM applicants only, submitted in the online application

Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)

Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online)

GRE General test scores (provided to the Graduate Division by ETS), GMAT not accepted

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14430 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14430 USD / year

≈ 14430 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14430 USD / year

≈ 14430 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Barbara

United States

1640 - 2480 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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General requirements

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Living costs

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Financing

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